I dont remember which thread it was on but I do remember someone saying that there is a long life prayer for ChNN. If anyone has it and could post it I would be very appreciative.

"But if you know how to observe yourself, you will discover your real nature, the primordial state, the state of Guruyoga, and then all will become clear because you will have discovered everything"-Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche

It does exist a Long Life Invocation for all masters in the "Tun" booklet ...

Sönam

By understanding everything you perceive from the perspective of the view, you are freed from the constraints of philosophical beliefs.
By understanding that any and all mental activity is meditation, you are freed from arbitrary divisions between formal sessions and postmeditation activity.
- Longchen Rabjam -

As Sonam says, there is a long life invocation for the masters in the Tun book. Rinpoche has said that he would rather his students use this rather than any long life prayer said directly for him and has said that its his feeling that if his students do their practices seriously then he will have a long life.

"But if you know how to observe yourself, you will discover your real nature, the primordial state, the state of Guruyoga, and then all will become clear because you will have discovered everything"-Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche

I've seen at least two shab-tens for ChNNR. The one I use on a daily basis is:

By the blessing power of the Three Jewels and all of the mandalas in one
And by that of the Three Roots and the ocean of Dharmapalas,
May the lotus feet of the tamers of beings, Namkhai Norbu, be secure
And may His great aim for the Teaching and beings be accomplished without obstacles.

As for a general long-life prayer for all Gurus together, I like this one written by the previous Dzongsar Khyentse:

Om Swasti
The primordial, all-pervasive nature of mind is beyond the changes of birth and death.
By this truth, may the lives of the non-sectarian protectors of the Teaching and beings remain steaqdfast,
And, by means of the unceasing ornament of the five times five aspects of Your Buddha activity,
May You shake all beings from the ocean of samsara.

I was taught that saying long-life prayers for the Gurus not only extends Their lives in this world but also extends the life of the person who says them. With my Root Guru, we never did any beneficial action no matter how small without 1) dedicating the merit, 2) saying the Teachers' shab-tens, and 3) saying at least a couple-few general aspiration prayers. Sometimes this felt very repetitive and pro forma. However, I have to say, that this practice has stood me in good stead these last four decades and more. In fact, I find myself saying more and more mon-lam, not less and less. But then that's just me.

pemachophel wrote:I've seen at least two shab-tens for ChNNR. The one I use on a daily basis is:

By the blessing power of the Three Jewels and all of the mandalas in one
And by that of the Three Roots and the ocean of Dharmapalas,
May the lotus feet of the tamers of beings, Namkhai Norbu, be secure
And may His great aim for the Teaching and beings be accomplished without obstacles.

Thanks a lot for sharing! Do you know what is the source of it? And do you still remember the other one too hehe?

Although many individuals in this age appear to be merely indulging their worldly desires, one does not have the capacity to judge them, so it is best to train in pure vision.
- Shabkar

pemachophel wrote:I've seen at least two shab-tens for ChNNR. The one I use on a daily basis is:

By the blessing power of the Three Jewels and all of the mandalas in one
And by that of the Three Roots and the ocean of Dharmapalas,
May the lotus feet of the tamers of beings, Namkhai Norbu, be secure
And may His great aim for the Teaching and beings be accomplished without obstacles.

As for a general long-life prayer for all Gurus together, I like this one written by the previous Dzongsar Khyentse:

Om Swasti
The primordial, all-pervasive nature of mind is beyond the changes of birth and death.
By this truth, may the lives of the non-sectarian protectors of the Teaching and beings remain steaqdfast,
And, by means of the unceasing ornament of the five times five aspects of Your Buddha activity,
May You shake all beings from the ocean of samsara.

I was taught that saying long-life prayers for the Gurus not only extends Their lives in this world but also extends the life of the person who says them. With my Root Guru, we never did any beneficial action no matter how small without 1) dedicating the merit, 2) saying the Teachers' shab-tens, and 3) saying at least a couple-few general aspiration prayers. Sometimes this felt very repetitive and pro forma. However, I have to say, that this practice has stood me in good stead these last four decades and more. In fact, I find myself saying more and more mon-lam, not less and less. But then that's just me.

“...we should try to acquire clairvoyance. Without it, we are like a baby bird whose wings are undeveloped and has not yet grown feathers and remains stuck in its nest, unable to fly. Without clairvoyance, we cannot work for other sentient beings.” — Khunu Lama
“Just as a bird can not fly without both wings,
The welfare of others cannot be accomplished without the higher faculties of perception,
So diligently strive for your own wellbeing, whilst mentally considering the welfare of others.” — Longchenpa

Rinpoche has spent the last decades repeating tirelessly that the essential practice to do is to be in Guruyoga.

Months ago, in Dzamling Gar some people asked Rinpoche what practice we can do for Him, and He said to not worry about Him and do Guruyoga and your personal practice in the best way.

We have to remember that, and to be Present - it is very important for us as practitioners. If we really want to look after Rinpoche, we have to listen to Him.

When we do Guruyoga, we are Present and we keep our Samaya pure. We know very well that our Samaya is also related to Rinpoche's health. When we break our Samaya we can create disturbances for Him. We really need to develop our ability to be in a state of Guruyoga, so then all the practices that we apply can certainly work.

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Rinpoche has spent the last decades repeating tirelessly that the essential practice to do is to be in Guruyoga.

Months ago, in Dzamling Gar some people asked Rinpoche what practice we can do for Him, and He said to not worry about Him and do Guruyoga and your personal practice in the best way.

We have to remember that, and to be Present - it is very important for us as practitioners. If we really want to look after Rinpoche, we have to listen to Him.

When we do Guruyoga, we are Present and we keep our Samaya pure. We know very well that our Samaya is also related to Rinpoche's health. When we break our Samaya we can create disturbances for Him. We really need to develop our ability to be in a state of Guruyoga, so then all the practices that we apply can certainly work.

This.

Rinpoche has repeatedly, over decades implored his students to practice guru yoga and collaborate with one another rather than seek out elaborate practices and prayers.

Kye ma!
The river of continuity is marked by impermanence.
Ceaseless flowing of appearance.
Beautiful and repulsive.
The dance of life and death is a display of the vast expanse.
With gratitude the watcher and the watched pass through the barrier of duality.

Rinpoche has spent the last decades repeating tirelessly that the essential practice to do is to be in Guruyoga.

Months ago, in Dzamling Gar some people asked Rinpoche what practice we can do for Him, and He said to not worry about Him and do Guruyoga and your personal practice in the best way.

We have to remember that, and to be Present - it is very important for us as practitioners. If we really want to look after Rinpoche, we have to listen to Him.

When we do Guruyoga, we are Present and we keep our Samaya pure. We know very well that our Samaya is also related to Rinpoche's health. When we break our Samaya we can create disturbances for Him. We really need to develop our ability to be in a state of Guruyoga, so then all the practices that we apply can certainly work.

This.

Rinpoche has repeatedly, over decades implored his students to practice guru yoga and collaborate with one another rather than seek out elaborate practices and prayers.

I don't find this prayer very elaborate. For me its a concise way of arousing devotion.

You are truly astonishing--going to look for yourself when you already are yourself! --Longchen Rabjam

Rinpoche has spent the last decades repeating tirelessly that the essential practice to do is to be in Guruyoga.

Months ago, in Dzamling Gar some people asked Rinpoche what practice we can do for Him, and He said to not worry about Him and do Guruyoga and your personal practice in the best way.

We have to remember that, and to be Present - it is very important for us as practitioners. If we really want to look after Rinpoche, we have to listen to Him.

When we do Guruyoga, we are Present and we keep our Samaya pure. We know very well that our Samaya is also related to Rinpoche's health. When we break our Samaya we can create disturbances for Him. We really need to develop our ability to be in a state of Guruyoga, so then all the practices that we apply can certainly work.

This.

Rinpoche has repeatedly, over decades implored his students to practice guru yoga and collaborate with one another rather than seek out elaborate practices and prayers.

I don't find this prayer very elaborate. For me its a concise way of arousing devotion.

I wasnt saying this particular prayer was elaborate.
I was commenting on how we tend to gravitate toward adding on complexity rather than following the advice of the teacher.

Kye ma!
The river of continuity is marked by impermanence.
Ceaseless flowing of appearance.
Beautiful and repulsive.
The dance of life and death is a display of the vast expanse.
With gratitude the watcher and the watched pass through the barrier of duality.